The Patient Care Technician (PCT)(CNA) supports daily living activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse, demonstrating skills to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Primary duties include performing and recording vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilizing patients as an essential part of the nursing team.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with previous patient care experience that includes taking vital signs, or be a nursing student who has completed clinical hours or a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. Current BLS Certification from an approved organization is required.
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Job description
Job Details THIS POSTING IS FOR ALL Patient Care Technician 1 and Patient Care Technician 2 / CNA 2 (Nursing Assistants) Opportunities for units with open positions. ***Full Time and Part Time Opportunities for all hospital locations**
**Various- departments for hospitals including Newark, Wilmington and Elkton Maryland (Union)*
Please upload an updated resume when submitting your application so that it can be reviewed for further consideration. PDF, Word, or JPEG formats are accepted. A cover letter is encouraged. If you are selected to move forward, the next step will be a HireVue video interview, which will be sent to you by email. Shift Requirements: Please note that shift structures differ by unit. Depending on departmental needs, you may be scheduled for 8‑hour, 10‑hour, or 12‑hour shifts, and specific shift times may vary from unit to unit. We commonly offer the following shift types: 8‑hour and 12‑hour shifts, including: Day/Evening Evening/Midnight Day/Midnight Example Shift Hours May Include: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12‑hour Day–Evening) 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (8‑hour Evening) 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (8‑hour Midnight) 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12‑hour Evening–Midnight) Shift Differentials: 15% for Evening and Midnight shifts 10% for Weekend shifts Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend is required Rotating holidays are required Are you interested in driving healthcare forward? Some of the best hospital care available in the United States is right here in Delaware! Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, and innovating to make high-quality care more accessible and affordable. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute. ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work. ChristianaCare is rated by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals and is continually ranked among the best in the U.S. in national quality and safety ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 300 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
Highlights
Fourth time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington) Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off. Robust Benefits Package including a 403(b) with company match.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement
Primary function: The Patient Care Technician (PCT)(CNA) supports activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT will demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Primary job duties include, but not limited to, performing and accurately recording vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilizing patients. PCT’s are an essential part of the nursing care team with an expectation to support the organizations patient safety goals and initiatives.
Principal duties and responsibilities: Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care appropriate to patients in various stages of development. Performs assigned duties for the comfort and well-being of patients. Responds to patient crisis situation and initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities and notifies RN. Performs successful finger sticks on patients, following all standard laboratory safety policies. Performs defined procedures on point of care instrumentation.
Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) experiencing a psychiatric crisis, suicidal/homicidal ideation under the order of a physician in Power chart.
Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) at risk for safety based on nursing assessment and order in Power chart. Responds with promptness, empathy and interest to needs of patients. Communicates to patients, employees, and physicians using courteous verbal and written communication skills. Completes required in-service education. Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as required.
Education and experience requirements: High school graduate or equivalent. Previous patient care experience including taking vital signs. Nursing student who has successfully completed clinical hours or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. Acute Care Preferred American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute/Military Training Network/National Safety Council
Current BLS Certification is required.
Physical
DEMANDS: Ability to stand up to 8 hours, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit based Physical Demand Checklist.
Hourly
Pay
Range: $18.19 - $26.37 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Dec 31, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website
